Iran’s military leadership declares full readiness for further strikes against Israel

TEHRAN – In a significant meeting between the highest echelons of Iran's Armed Forces, senior commanders emphatically declared the nation's preparedness to deliver further decisive blows against its adversaries.

'How many Iranian women did you kill with those bombs?'

Outrage over Israeli munition bearing Mahsa Amini’s name before strikes on Iran

TEHRAN – Israel likely believed it would rally the public support it failed to gain during the 12-day Iran-Israel war by sharing pictures of a female Israeli soldier writing "Mahsa Amini" on munitions destined for strikes against Iran. However, the move provoked mixed reactions—but not support—with many Iranians now questioning Israel’s role in the 2022 violence that shook Iran.

Works of Iranian artists at FMoPA International Photography Competition exhibition

TEHRAN - Each year, the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) celebrates photographic excellence from around the world through its International Photography Competition. The winning works are featured in an exhibition underway at the museum, with three photos by Iranian artists Majid Hojati and Armin Amirian among them.

France drives snapback threat, jeopardizing Europe’s future role on Iran

TEHRAN – France, the United Kingdom, and Germany have threatened to trigger the UN snapback mechanism against Iran by the end of August unless "substantial progress" is made in restoring the nuclear deal, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot declared on Tuesday.

Ayatollah Khamenei’s envoy conveys his condolences to General Salami's family

TEHRAN – Hojatoleslam Mohammad Mohammadi-Golpayegani, Head of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution's Office, and Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi paid a visit on Thursday to the family of IRGC Chief Major General Hossein Salami, martyred on June 13 at the onset of the Israeli regime's 12-day war on Iran.

Tehran offers condolences to flood-ravaged Pakistan

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry's Director General for South Asia, Mohammad-Reza Bahrami, expressed profound grief Thursday over catastrophic flooding in Pakistan that has killed over 170 people, including 85 children.

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Goals that failed

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Jam-e-Jam addressed Israel's goals that Israel sought in its start of war against Iran in June.

‘US, Israel main sources of regional instability’, Iran rejects claims of arming Yemen

TEHRAN — Iran has categorically rejected recent U.S. accusations that it is supplying military equipment to Yemen, describing the allegations as an attempt to divert public attention from the root causes of instability in West Asia—chiefly the Israeli regime’s escalating crimes against regional nations.

UNESCO condemns Israeli strike on IRIB headquarters as violation of international law

TEHRAN — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has strongly condemned the killing of two Iranian media workers in last month’s Israeli airstrike on the headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) in Tehran.

Hamas: Israel pursuing ‘policy of mass starvation’ in Gaza

Hamas has accused Israel of pursuing a “policy of mass starvation” against Palestinians in what it says is a “crime against humanity”, amid warnings from health officials in the territory about growing numbers of starving civilians seeking help, Al Jazeera reported. 

Israeli combat veteran raises alarm over increasing suicide of soldiers since October 7

An Israeli combat veteran has urged Tel Aviv to quickly address concerns of soldiers returning from the war in Gaza, amid reports of increasing suicide rates.

Commander: Israeli public ‘fed lies’ about defeating Hamas

The Israeli public is being “fed lies” about the progress made against Hamas, a senior military commander has said, warning the Palestinian movement will not be defeated for years.

Mehr CEO calls for independent media narratives to counter global distortions at BRICS conference

TEHRAN – Mohammad Mahdi Rahmati, the CEO of Mehr Media Group (which consists of Mehr News Agency and English-language daily Tehran Times) emphasized the vital role of media in providing independent narratives to prevent distortion of the truth within mainstream outlets during the seventh BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

An exhibition of paintings by Mehdi Movahedi is underway at Kavin Gallery. The exhibit named “Suspended Body” will be running until July 25 at the gallery located at No.24, Pesian St. Zaferanieh Neighborhood.

Medical tourism permits issued for 10 travel agencies in Tehran

TEHRAN — Reza Hemmati, Deputy Head of Tehran’s Tourism Department, has announced the issuance of medical tourism permits to 10 travel agencies in Tehran.

Chahar Bagh Boulevard: historical memory of nation and mirror of Isfahan culture

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage, Maryam Jalali Dehkordi, has said Isfahan’s Chahar Bagh Boulevard is a historical memory of the nation and a mirror of Isfahan culture.

First spiritual tourism roadmap for Isfahan bazaar planned

TEHRAN — Isfahan Municipality is set to officially unveil the spiritual tourism routes of Isfahan, highlighting saqqakhanehs (traditional places providing water to the passersby), seminaries, and mosques located within the city’s ancient bazaar, said Alireza Massah, who presides over the municipality’s tourism office.

Tehran ceremony to honor devotees of manuscript culture

TEHRAN – A ceremony honoring supporters of handwritten manuscripts will be held in Tehran in February 2026 under the slogan “Yesterday’s Heritage, Today’s Thought.”

Iran considers extending ‘Land of Kindness’ exhibition in China following high demand

TEHRAN -- Iran is considering an extension of its highly acclaimed cultural exhibition, “Land of Kindness”, currently on display in China, following a formal request from Chinese officials, according to Ali Darabi, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage.

Iran’s fixtures in Lebanon basketball tournament revealed

TEHRAN – Iran basketball team will face Egypt in the opening match of the four-team tournament in Beirut.